the needy

noun

: poor people
Our church collected food for the needy.

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Each in turn is reserved for the needy, those who legitimately need the support. New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 25 Mar. 2025 Is there something about the needy Anja and her ragged child that the barren Isabell responds to? Alissa Simon, Variety, 16 Feb. 2025 In Palm Beach and Broward counties, there are numerous other offerings this year, including cooking and crafting classes and food donation programs for the needy. Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 13 Mar. 2025 But, then, in a great and noble second act, the former president travels the world spreading goodness, peace and light while helping build safe and affordable housing for the needy and fighting the twin scourges of poverty and disease. Mark Barabak, The Mercury News, 1 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for the needy

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“The needy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20needy. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.

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